ウニ王子
From Hamamatsucho Station, it's a 4-minute walk. Located in Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, it's my first visit to "Sushi Mizukami" in 5 years. The owner, Michinobu Mizukami, hails from the renowned sushi restaurant "Sukiyabashi Jiro", where he trained for a total of 16 years between the Ginza main branch and the Roppongi branch before opening Sushi Mizukami in March 2018. The interior consists of a traditional straight counter with only 8 seats. While my previous visit featured only nigiri, this time I opted for the omakase course. It started with deep-fried eggplant appetizer, followed by a delightful combination of tender Dalmatian squid and chilled winter melon. Steamed sea urchin with Aomori's "Takemimi" corn purée showcased a perfect balance of sweetness from each ingredient. The nodoguro (blackthroat sea perch) marinated in seaweed and roasted sake was elegantly fatty and impeccably flavored, demonstrating exceptional skill in the appetizer selection. The nigiri in the latter half carried the distinctive acidity of Sukiyabashi Jiro's inherited vinegar seasoning, perfectly complementing both the rice and fish. The acidity of the rice vinegar paired excellently with the sumii (ink sac) of the firefly squid, the balanced richness of the toro (fatty tuna), and the sharpness of wasabi atop the squid. The closing pieces, featuring vinegared rice and edgy vinegar seasoning, were outstanding. It was a true pleasure to savor the classic Edomae sushi crafted with rigorous technique and impeccable balance. I look forward to returning. Thank you for the feast! [Omakase Course: 37,000 yen (tax included)] Deep-fried eggplant, Marbled flounder, Dalmatian squid and winter melon, Steamed sea urchin with Takemimi corn purée, Steamed abalone, Abalone liver, Nodoguro, Sea bass, Firefly squid, Lean tuna, Medium fatty tuna, Toro, Spotted sardine, North clam, Horse mackerel, Spot prawn, Salmon roe, Sardine, Slipper lobster, Purple sea urchin, Bonito, Conger eel, Soup, Tamago (egg), Pickled radish, Dessert [Additional]: Simmered clams, Dried gourd roll. Thank you very much for reading until the end. Your support with follows, likes, and saving the restaurant is crucial for continuing these reviews. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support. Please also check out the following: [Instagram] Uni Prince (@uni.prince_sushi) Uni Prince's secondary account (@uni.prince_sub)